‘The pursuit of individuality and distinctiveness ultimately leads to conformity and deep feelings of failure.’ Good Morning/Afternoon, and welcome to this literary seminar at Hunters Hill High. My name is Obi Williams and I have prepared a speech on the Human Condition, its relevance in Post WW2, and how it is presented through Post WW2 literature. This time was a period of immense social transformation, as during the war, unemployment had ended and the economy had greatly expanded which meant
with their identity as they make the choice whether to reject the individuality and belong to a community or group. When individuals seek to belong and rigidly follow society’s norms and practices, they must adhere to the strict rules of their society. In doing do, the desire to belong comes into conflict with the need to be an individual. These ideas are powerfully evident in Arthur Miller’s play “The Crucible”, “Catcher in the Rye” by J.D Salinger and the Gurinder Chadha film “Bend it like Beckham
themes. Thus, the symbolism within these concepts are reverent today through the fact that they are day to day situations people face; how to showcase individuality, how to avoid loneliness, and how to be certain as one goes through life. Holden’s red hat that symbolizes nonconformity is translated into our present society through various expressions of styles such as: fashion and life. Fashion and lifestyles that are created based on one’s personal creativity and interests. Therefore; is relevant
Analytical Essay of The Catcher in the Rye In The Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger uses literary elements such as tone, figurative language, and theme to create the overall effect of a teenager’s cynical and conflicted approach to dealing with the concept of adulthood. Salinger writes about Holden Caulfield, a sixteen year old boy, and his venture through New York City after he is expelled from his preparatory school due to academic failure. During his time in the city, emotional and mental problems
that books should be banned is because of the book containing racial themes, as shown in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. Profanity is also a concern for many Americans. A book banned for this type of content is The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger. Sexual content is also a fear amongst individuals, such as shown in Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. Lastly, individuals are extremely terrified that children will read about ideas that are different from their own and questions the
The environmental factors in an individual’s life can influence their sense of morality, leading to the notion that morality is not set at birth, but developed. If the environment is stable and welcoming, a good sense of morals can be developed; whereas, a disorderly environment has the opposite effect. An example of this concept can be seen in Eliezer Wiesel’s novella Night, as the Holocaust alters the moral sense of many characters. Franek, Eliezer’s foreman, changes as it becomes harder to survive
The Catcher in the Rye is a popular novel written by J.D. Salinger. Published in 1951, the book was originally written for adults, but it is now remembered and adored by people from all parts of the world and people from all walks of life – especially by teenagers – a likely effect that was only inevitable considering the center stage of the narrator the great crumby flake Holden Caulfield, to use his style of speaking, who accurately portrayed teenage angst and loneliness in a style that many youngsters
If you ever wanted to follow Alice’s path down the rabbit hole the quickest way there is with Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, otherwise known as LSD. To the general population it’s simply a taboo drug that runs the risk of making the user absolutely bonkers. It is a very mysterious substance that does expand consciousness and understanding life, your own mind and the world at large, but should be used under great care and supervision. Initially it was used by the CIA in controversial and quite mysterious
Burgess' A Clockwork Orange, a critically acclaimed masterstroke on the horrors of conditioning, is unfairly attacked for apparently gratuitous violence while it merely uses brutality, as well as linguistics and a contentious dénouement, as a vehicle for deeper themes. Although attacks on A Clockwork Orange are often unwarranted, it is fatuous to defend the novel as nonviolent; in lurid content, its opening chapters are trumped only by wanton killfests like Natural Born Killers. Burgess' Ted
The Essay Writing Process In Greek legend, the goddess of wisdom, Athena, was born fully armed from the head of Zeus. Unfortunately, this is the only recorded instance of instant wisdom. Especially in the medium of the written word, the communication of complex ideas is a process—a process that requires thinking and rethinking, working and reworking. The student who claims to have dashed off an 'A ' essay at one in the morning the night before it was due is either a liar or a genius. This